Isabell Jazwinski
Detroit,MI
Summary
Strategic and equity-driven youth development leader with 6+ years of experience managing large-scale, multi-site youth programs across school, community, and nonprofit systems. Proven ability to lead staff teams, oversee complex operations, manage data and compliance requirements, and collaborate across departments and external partners. Deep commitment to youth voice, restorative engagement, and workforce readiness pathways. Experienced in time-bound program delivery, continuous improvement, and public-facing stakeholder coordination.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Program Manager, Middle School & High School
Girls Group
Ann Arbor, MI
06.2024 - Current
- Direct all aspects of middle and high school programming across 20+ in-school and out-of-school sites, ensuring high-quality service delivery and adherence to agency policies.
- Directly supervise a team of programming staff and interns; facilitate weekly department meetings and provide ongoing mentorship, onboarding, and annual performance evaluations.
- Manage recruitment and retention initiatives to meet attendance goals; oversee program budgets, supply procurement, and transportation logistics for all sites and special events.
- Design and facilitate curriculum-based group sessions focused on emotional and economic self-sufficiency, utilizing data-driven intervention plans to meet specific site needs.
- Ensured the achievement of quantitative and qualitative programming objectives, including attendance, participant data, and program assignments.
- Cultivate and maintain strategic partnerships with school administrators (principals/counselors), community liaisons, and caregivers in the Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti areas.
- Oversee the collection and analysis of participant data using Apricot software, ensuring 100% accuracy and confidentiality for grant reporting and special initiatives.
Senior Coordinator, College and Career
Girls Group
Ann Arbor, MI
08.2023 - 06.2024
Middle School & High School Program Coordinator
Girls Group
Ann Arbor, MI
08.2021 - 08.2023
College Advisor
AmeriCorps
Ann Arbor, MI
06.2020 - 08.2021
- Served Ann Arbor & Ypsilanti Middle & High School students as an AmeriCorps member, fostering engagement between internal and external communities.
- Facilitated group discussions and activities to promote participant interaction, learning, and personal growth.
- Supervised, mentored, and tutored teens in reading and writing, both in-person and online.
- Assisted students in identifying long-term goals and career plans, providing guidance on academic programs aligned with their interests.
- Maintained effective communication with caregivers and teachers through verbal and written reports on student activities.
- Designed and implemented an ongoing health curriculum for the teen program, promoting healthy habits and well-being.
English as a Second Language Tutor
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI
11.2015 - 05.2020
- Provided private instruction to individuals and small groups of students to improve academic performance and English language skills.
- Collaborated with students, parents, and teachers to assess needs, develop tutoring plans, and monitor progress.
Education
B.S. - Secondary Education
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI05-2020
Skills
- Program Development & Implementation
- Management
- Spanish (fluent)
- Communication & Presentation Skills
- Program Operations
- Strategic Planning
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Proactive and self-motivated
- Exceptional organizational skills
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP) | Expected July 2024
- Restorative Practices Facilitator Training | Expected August 2024
- Youth Mental Health First Aid USA | June 2022
Timeline
Senior Program Manager, Middle School & High School
Girls Group
06.2024 - Current
Senior Coordinator, College and Career
Girls Group
08.2023 - 06.2024
Middle School & High School Program Coordinator
Girls Group
08.2021 - 08.2023
College Advisor
AmeriCorps
06.2020 - 08.2021
English as a Second Language Tutor
Central Michigan University
11.2015 - 05.2020
B.S. - Secondary Education
Central Michigan University